Green Pepper Raita / Capsicum Thair Pachadi

This one of the best, i simply love this raita. The spice and sweetness of the Capsicum makes it awesome.  Simple to make as I mentioned earlier.

Prep Time :  3-4 mins
CookingTime :  10 mins
Serves :  2 people

Ingredients

• Capsicum / Green Bell pepper -1
• Plain Yogurt / Curds -  2 cups
• Fresh Coconut, grated - 2 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves / Cilantro - 2 tsp , chopped

Tempering

• Oil- 1 tsp
• Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp
• Asafoetida / Hing - a pinch
• Chana dal - 1 tsp

Method

1. Wash the capsicum and cut into half remove seeds then cook in the pressure cooker (do not add water)  or in the microwave (sprinkle little water)
2. Cool down , Mash the capsicum with the fingers or masher, add yogurt / curds, salt & coconut mix well
3. Heat oil in a small pan add mustard seeds. allow to splutter then add hing, chana dal, fry till dal turns golden
4. Pour into the pachadi / raita , garnish coriander
5. Serve with hot plain rice

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